April 2nd, 201927128
Peach State Federal Credit union recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of their branch located at the Richmond County Board of Education.
Local officials, credit union staff and community leaders were in attendance for the ribbon cutting. The branch went through a full renovation over the winter break and officially reopened Feb. 19.
"We wanted the renovation to not only give the branch a more modern feel, but also open up the space, and make it feel more inviting," said Crystal Schmidt, Peach State senior vice president of branch operations. "The branch is staffed by the same great team to...
April 1st, 201954415
Many Georgia credit union members, like consumers across the country, seem to be steering away from purchasing and financing new vehicles.
As of the end of 2018, about 2.2 million Georgians were members of credit unions – about 21 percent of the state’s population.
That segment of the state has shown a cooling interest in new auto loans over the past five years, according to data from the Credit Union National Association. In 2013, Georgia credit unions reported a 13.7 percent growth in new auto loans. The very next year, new auto lending exploded at the not-for-profit institutions, which reported 30.8 percent growth.
New...
March 22nd, 201928123
Kristen A. Patton, senior vice president of marketing at Peach State Federal Credit Union, recently sat down with Credit Union Journal to discuss the credit union's decision to change its name from Gwinnett Federal Credit Union to Peach State Federal Credit Union in 2013.
Below is an excerpt from the piece:
Kristen A. Patton, senior vice president of marketing at Peach State in Lawrenceville, Ga., said that the Gwinnett name no longer accurately reflected its membership base and footprint. At that time, the credit union had more than 41,000 members in seven counties throughout the state with more than 60 percent of those members...
March 22nd, 20190105
Two Delta Community Credit Union home loan specialists won recognition from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia for demonstrating excellence in their field in 2018, according to a Marietta Daily Journal article.
Rhonda Dearing and Mattie Ford won the award, which is granted to loan originators who demonstrate excellence with high ethical standards and productivity.
Throughout 2018, Dearing generated more than $38 million in mortgage loans and Ford more than $34 million.
For more, read the full Marietta Daily Journal article here.
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March 19th, 20192116
Delta Community Credit Union recently opened its scholarship program up for entries.
Five applicants will be awarded a total of $20,000 based on academic achievement, community involvement and submission of an essay on a subject selected by the credit union, according to a Marietta Daily Journal article.
The credit union will award three $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships to eligible students pursuing their first undergraduate degrees. It provides funds to cover tuition, books, housing and other expenses.
For more information, read the full Marietta Daily Journal article here.
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March 15th, 20190113
Delta Community Credit Union is working with the Atlanta Science Festival to mentor students chosen as Chief Science Officers by their peers.
The young officers will pitch their ideas to judges in a "Shark Tank" style competition. Winning students will walk away with $300.
For more, watch this newscast from WSB-TV Channel 2.
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March 15th, 2019190
Southeastern Credit Union will act as one of a few local sponsors to the upcoming "Crafters for a Cause" event hosted by Almost Home Charities in Valdosta.
Crafters for a Cause is a free indoor craft show featuring items including jewelry, paintings, ceramics, clothing, handbags, accessories, birdhouses, soap, candles, pet products, canes and fresh baked goods, according to the Valdosta Daily Times.
ACH donates 100 percent of booth rental fees to BARC Humane Society, Food Pantry at the Hahira Church of God, Girls on the Run, Little Actors' Theatre, Quola and Shiloh Equine Outreach Rescue and Retirement.
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March 15th, 20190205
Through a partnership with Georgia United Credit Union, the Kids in Need program of the Atlanta Community Food Bank recently donated more than 22,600 pounds of school supplies to Rockdale County Public Schools, according to the Rockdale Newton Citizen.
The supplies included notebooks, colored pencils, pens, markers, crayons, folders paper, pencils, glue and more. They will be distributed to RCPS schools and classrooms to help students succeed.
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March 15th, 20190130
Peach State Federal Credit Union will sponsor the Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival taking place at the Union County Schools Fine Arts Center in Blairsville, Ga., from April 12 until April 13.
GMSF provides opportunities for an under-served audience to develop a cultural intelligence through the arts of listening to and telling stories. Participants will engage with the voices of Appalachia and will attend workshops to help with understanding.
Featured speakers will include Adam Booth, Claudia Schmidt and Bobby Norfolk.
GMSF provides free admission to all students age 18 and under.
"It's inspiring to see high school...
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